VillageSpaces

Gordon Cooper

Had a blast hanging out in the Cheers Pub last night.

Annie Johnson

Anyone interesting in meeting for coffee in the Neighborhood Cafe this morning?

Isamu Okami

I'll be getting some work done in the Networking Hub today if your interested in joining.

Brenda Smith

I met the coolest people at the book club meet up in the Bookworm yesterday. You've got to come to the next one.

Village

Hang out in our virtual village where you can video chat in spaces that interest you.

Space

We have a variety of spaces for almost everyone. Network, study, chill, or collaborate.

Table

Tables are where you meet face to face. They are open to anyone who wants to join. We have only one rule - be kind.

Experience the joy of meeting new people.

FAQs

What is VillageSpaces?
VillageSpaces is an online world where people can meet face-to-face in spaces based on shared interests. We designed it to feel as natural as meeting up in the real world.
Why did we create VillageSpaces?
Our mission is to bring humanity together one table at a time. We built VS to make it as easy as possible to connect with other people to address the pandemic of loneliness. The truth is that we are more disconnected from each other now than ever before. The National Institute of Health and the Surgeon General have come out to say loneliness is a public health crisis. We seek to change that. The world needs a way to socialize that focuses on creating easy and spontaneous face-to-face interaction, as we have done for thousands of years.
Who is VillageSpaces for?
VillageSpaces is for everyone. We have spaces for students, professionals, veterans, seniors, and more. Things are just getting started and new spaces are being added all the time. Let us know if there is a new space where you would like to hangout.
How much does it cost?
VillageSpaces is currently free. We will offer monthly and yearly plans in the near future as we build out our feature set to make Village a wonderful place to be.
What kind of device do I need?
The app is currently available on iOS for iPhones or iPads running iOS17 and later.
How can the Village be used for social prescribing?
VillageSpaces helps combat social isolation by providing easy access to social connections, which are vital for health and well-being. Our platform overcomes Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) barriers like transportation, physical limitations, and location, offering 24/7 opportunities to socialize. Therapists, primary care doctors, and link workers can recommend VillageSpaces to their patients that they can begin using immediately.
How can organizations use VillageSpaces?
As VillageSpaces is a great way for individuals to find their tribe, it also can help organizations gather their tribe. Organizations can use the platform to build communities through virtual face-to-face interactions. Whether you're a professional or social organization, we can create public or private spaces for your members to connect beyond online discussion groups or in between conferences.
How can Employers us VillageSpaces?
VillageSpaces helps employers foster team camaraderie and reduce loneliness. 2 out 3 workers report feeling lonely. Unlike typical virtual office platforms, VillageSpaces provides a fun, social space that enhances team bonding and can complement tools like Slack. Loneliness negatively affects employee health, leading to increased healthcare costs and decreased productivity. Lonely employees are twice as likely to quit and have higher rates of absenteeism (5.7 days more), costing employers more than $154 billion annually.
Where can I find the blog?
You can find our blog on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/villagespaces. Please feel free to tell us what you think we are doing well and where we can improve.